J&K Polls- There is vacuum that needs to be filled: CEC Kumar

J&K Polls- There is vacuum that needs to be filled: CEC Kumar

New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Wednesday said the fresh revision of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir does not disturb schedule or conduct part of polls and the poll panel is aware that there is a “vacuum” in the Union territory which needs to be filled. Kumar said in J-K, the special […]

Election Panel manages new excuses to delay: Omar

Election Panel manages new excuses to delay: Omar

Srinagar: The Election Commission seems to be in no hurry to conduct the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir and manages to find “new excuses to delay” the elections, National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday. “When asked about assembly elections in J&K, the chief election commissioner acknowledged a ‘vacuum that needs to […]

Govt ‘incompetent’, befooled 4 times, says Omar

Govt ‘incompetent’, befooled 4 times, says Omar

Kulgam: National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah Saturday termed the Jammu and Kashmir administration “incompetent” after a conman posing as a PMO official got the requisite perks, and claimed it was befooled four times. Kiran Patel, the fraudster hailing from Gujarat posed as an additional director (strategy and campaigns) in the Prime Minister’s Office and enjoyed […]

Govt’s actions ‘light years’ away: Omar

Govt’s actions ‘light years’ away: Omar

Srinagar: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that government’s actions are “light years away from healing the wounds of people” . He made the comments while addressing a one day workers’ convention at Aarigam, Khansahib in Budgam. The meeting was convened by Party’s senior leader and In Charge constituency Khansahib Advocate Saif […]

Why should people in J&K pay ‘state taxes’, asks Omar

Why should people in J&K pay ‘state taxes’, asks Omar

Seems determination to turn every stone that can be turned to ensure economic euthanasia: Sajad Srinagar: National Conference vice president and former Chief Minister on Tuesday asked why people of J&K should pay state taxes including the proposed property tax. “No Taxation Without Representation”. Why should people in J&K pay state taxes including the proposed […]

All right, will take a call: SC on listing pleas on Art 370

All right, will take a call: SC on listing pleas on Art 370

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday said it will take a decision on early listing of petitions challenging the Centre’s decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 which had given special status to Jammu and Kashmir. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala took note […]

See ‘Ray Of Hope’ In Rahul: Mehbooba, Omar

See ‘Ray Of Hope’ In Rahul: Mehbooba, Omar

Srinagar: Several Opposition leaders on Monday hailed Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, calling him a “ray of hope”, and someone who has emerged to “save the country”. In a show of opposition strength and unity, leaders of several national and regional parties braved snowfall and bone-chilling cold to share the stage with Congress leaders at a rally […]

BJP’s claims on progress, dev have fallen flat: Omar

BJP’s claims on progress, dev have fallen flat: Omar

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir belies the government’s claims on development and progress. According to a party statement, Omar said this while addressing a one day worker’s convention of Gurez Constituency held at the party headquarters Nawa-e-Subha, Srinagar. Addressing […]

Govt has no confidence in its own decisions: Omar Abdullah

Govt has no confidence in its own decisions: Omar Abdullah

Says they can’t stop China from entering Ladakh, but won’t let me in Kargil Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has claimed that authorities in Ladakh tried to dissuade him from visiting Kargil. “They told me not to come here. There (Eastern Ladakh) China has come in, you could not stop them, you could not […]

Hope Parvez Rasool gets more games to play: Omar Abdullah

Jammu:    “Hope he gets more games,” was the reaction of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, shortly after Parvez Rasool became the lone cricketer from the state to get a buyer in the high-profile IPL auction today. “Very pleased to hear Parvez Rasool has been picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for 95 lakhs. Here’s […]